| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $17.25 | 4.289% | $17.9899 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.79 | 6.503% | $253.2535 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.38 | 11.509% | $271.3906 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.91 | 4.230% | $256.312 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.39 | 5.133% | $228.5486 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.98 | 13.691% | $193.252 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.75 | 6.804% | $11.4814 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.45 | $1,232.2280 | $1,232.22 | $1,232.25 | $1,232.30 | |